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The library offers a collection of local history books that are available to view at the library. 
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LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION GUIDELINES

The Local History Collection, located in the Board Room and designated by the call number LH, is available to the public under the following guidelines:
  • Accessing Materials:
    All materials must be requested at the main desk. A staff member will retrieve the items for you.

  • In-Library Use Only:
    Materials must be used on the main floor of the library and may not be taken outside the building.

  • Identification Required:
    A valid photo ID is required to access the collection. Your ID will be held by a librarian and returned when all materials are returned.

  • Photocopying and Photography:
    Personal photography is permitted. Photocopies may be allowed at the discretion of the librarian, depending on the physical condition of the materials. All photocopies will be made by library staff.
    Patrons are responsible for ensuring their use of materials complies with copyright laws.

  • Returning Materials:
    Please return all materials to the main desk to retrieve your ID.

  • Browsing the Collection:
    In-person browsing of the Local History Collection is available by appointment only.
    To schedule a visit, please call the library at 860-489-6684.
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Torrington Library
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT  06790
Ph: 860.489.6684
Fax: 860.482.4664
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Library Hours

​10:00am-6:00pm  - Monday, Tuesday, Friday
10:00am-8:00pm  -  Wednesday & Thursday
10:00am-3:00pm  - Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm - Saturday July/August Only

The Children's Room closes 15 minutes before the rest of the library.
The public computers shut down 30 minutes before the rest of the library. Thank you! 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Trustees
    • Book Nook
    • Library Tours >
      • Virtual Tour
    • Contact/Staff Directory
    • Directions & Parking
    • Employment Opportunities
    • History
    • Hours & Holiday Closings
    • Library Policies
    • Mission/Guiding Principles
    • Museum and Special Collections
    • School Outreach
  • Using My Library
    • Apply for a Card
    • Search Our Catalog
    • Cake Pan
    • ClearView Vision Reader
    • City Directories
    • Copier & Fax Services
    • Customized Book Order
    • Fine Free Info
    • Interlibrary Loan
    • Library Pass Program
    • Local History Collection
    • Loan Periods
    • Microfilm
    • New Book Suggestions
    • Public Internet Access
    • Renewals
    • Room Rentals >
      • Community/Meeting Rooms
    • Tax Forms
    • Quiet Study Rooms
  • My Account
  • Online Resources
    • Ask a Librarian
    • Book a Librarian
    • FamilySearch
    • Historical Documents
    • Hoopla
    • Kanopy
    • LinkedInLearning
    • Mango Languages
    • Libby E-Books/Audio Books >
      • Libby Help
    • Torrington Newspapers
    • Palace Project
    • ResearchIT CT
    • Social Service Directory
    • Tumble Books
  • Children
    • Welcome
    • Events
    • Children's Mural Project
    • Letters Are Characters
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • Tumble Books
    • Torrington Public Schools
  • Teens
    • Welcome Teens
    • Teen Events
    • Teen Advisory Board
    • Mural Project
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • For Students
  • Events
    • 160th Anniversary
    • Event Registration
    • Book Clubs
    • Calendar of Events
    • On-The-Go
    • Upcoming Events Blog
    • Murder in the Stacks
    • Salem Witch Trails Virtual Mystery
    • Titanic Virtual Game
    • Taste of Torrington
  • Donate
    • Donate Today
    • Enriching Partners
    • Planned Giving
    • Used Books